Question

Yaupon tea was consumed as part of this modern-day country’s Southeastern Ceremonial Complex religious system, which also worshiped a non-Easter Island “birdman.” Early cultures in this modern-day country appeared in its “Woodland period.” The Hopewell Culture flourished in this modern-day country between 500 and 200 BCE. This modern-day country contains Monks Mound, the largest earthen structure found (10[1])in the prehistoric city of Cahokia. (10[5]-5[1])A series of (10[1])cliff dwellings (10[1])constructed by the Pueblo people dot the southwest of this modern-day country. For 10 points, name this country where cultures like the Mississippian flourished prior to the arrival of Europeans. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: United States of America [or the USA or America]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ben KantsiperJames Madison BLiberty B5610
Kevin CronkVirginia Tech BAppalachian State A6210
Meredie CohenWilliam & MaryAppalachian State B6210
Aidan JonesLiberty ATusculum6210
Diego AlmarazUNC AUNC D6210
Orion KellerVirginia Tech AUNC B6210
Nicholas FowlerVirginiaDuke A62-5
John GambleNC StateUNC C6510
Albert LiDuke BJames Madison A6710
Jessica PhamDuke AVirginia9710

Summary

2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY9100%0%0%53.56
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY8100%0%13%54.25
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY13100%0%0%58.00
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY9100%0%11%66.11
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY5100%0%0%55.00